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Reports06 April 2025

Broadcasters Nick Luck and Kevin Blake team up for 28-1 shock as Lady With The Lamp lights up Cork

Kevin Blake (right) is all smiles with his Lady With The Lamp in the winner's enclosure after his filly caused a 28-1 upset in the Listed Cork Stakes
Kevin Blake (right) is all smiles with his Lady With The Lamp in the winner's enclosure after his filly caused a 28-1 upset in the Listed Cork StakesCredit: Patrick McCann

Lady With The Lamp is owned by some very familiar faces, including top broadcaster Nick Luck and ITV's Kevin Blake, and that pair were celebrating after the Joseph O'Brien-trained filly caused another shock in the Listed Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cork Stakes, this time at 28-1. 

The King Of Change filly was 66-1 when winning at Dundalk last October and, while her odds were not as juicy here, she still exceeded market expectations under Declan McDonogh by staying on best to beat Vespertilio for a half-length win. One Smack Mac was back in third.

The Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot could come under consideration for the winner. 

Twomey likes Bubble Gum

Paddy Twomey looks to have a very sweet filly on his hands after Bubble Gum breezed to victory in the Listed Irish Stallion Farms EBF Noblesse Stakes. 

Morning favourite Elizabeth Jane was a notable non-runner, but it was hard not to be impressed with the performance of the ex-French filly who looked in a different league to her nine rivals and was merely nudged out by Billy Lee to score by a length and a half from Ameerat Jumaira, with Goodie Two Shoes back in third. 

Bubble Gum returned the 7-4 favourite and Twomey is set to step her up into a Group race next time. She looks more than ready for that. 


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